‘Day of Beauty’ for area veterans
A special approach to honoring those who serve
This Memorial Day, veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center received a ‘Day of Beauty’ thanks to the staff of AseraCare Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Philadelphia, and the students from Empire Beauty School – Exton.
The caring students and staff provided complimentary haircuts; along with a bit of pampering comfort, as their special...
Art Watch: Steeling the town in Kennett Sq.
Busy spring art scene continues into June with showings and events
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Any casual strollers through Kennett Square in the past weeks would have been stopped in their tracks at the new public art sign for Philter coffee house in downtown Kennett Square across from Talula’s Table. It is a stunningly beautiful combination of welded and forged steel, which combines...
On Stage: Steven Wilson’s music tells a story
Great Valley grad Kevin Manning celebrates new EP release
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
British progressive rock star Steven Wilson has a wide range of accomplishments. Wilson, who plays two area shows this weekend, has a new album that tells a story of isolation and loss.
In the rock music world — especially the world of prog rock — Steven Wilson is like a Renaissance Man....
Kennett supervisors salute McCarthy on retirement
Long-time police chief served area for 42 years
By Jacquelyn Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
Retiring Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy (left) is saluted by the township’s Board of Supervisors (back from left, Robert Hammaker, Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens with Township Manager Lisa Moore) with acting township Police Chief Lydell Nolt (right).
KENNETT — The township’s Board of...
Kennett student wins state & qualifies to national tech. competition
Correa awarded a $15k scholarship to Northwestern Ohio University, $2,500 scholarship to Penn State College of Technology & Kobalt multi-drive wrench
Gilberto Correa, a senior at Kennett High School, won first place in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at the 48th Annual SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Competition, held in Hershey in April. With this first place finish,...
Chesco’s biggest Memorial Day parade salutes veterans
Kennett Square’s beloved, time-honored tradition marches on
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Marine First Sergeant and Kennett Square resident, Steven Hunter, walks the parade with son Alex
KENNETT SQUARE – Historic Kennett Square hosted its annual Memorial Day Parade Monday. With more than 1,000 participants, near perfect weather, and an estimated record attendance; the parade appeared...
Chester County’s Underground Railroad remembered
Kennett Historical Commission details township, county role in leading slaves to freedom
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
A map of some of the sites where Chester County residents housed newly-free slaves before and during the Civil War.
KENNETT — The Kennett Township Historical Commission held its annual meeting earlier this month that featured a presentation titled “Follow...
Remembering our heroes this holiday weekend
So many families can point with pride to those who served
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to pass along the amazing story of my husband’s grandfather.
Wilfred Eugene Hockenberry (Gene to his family and friends) was an 18 year old U.S. Army soldier fighting in Salerno, Italy in World War II. He and his buddy were hiding in a fox hole when they were...
What To Do: Get out there! It’s Memorial Day Weekend
Don’t plan to stay in — outdoor events and great weather highlight holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s time for the annual Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale this weekend in Chadds Ford.
If it’s Memorial Day Weekend in the Brandywine Valley, it’s time once again for the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale. The popular annual event...
Memorial Day roundup: Parades in Kennett & Marshallton, honoring fallen heroes in W. Brandywine
Although for many of us Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, it remains a solemn reminder of all who served and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country. In and around Chester County, there will be various parades and remembrances to honor these heroes.
Among the more somber remembrances will be tribute to local residents in gave their all in protecting...
